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- Ossiannilsson, Ebba, et al.
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EGIS+ European level developments of flexible learning models within geographical information systems (GIS) for vocational training
- 2008
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In: [Host publication title missing]. ; , s. 1-6
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper deals with experiences from a successful previous pilot project under the Leonardo da Vinci programme implemented during the time period 2002-2006. That project E-GIS www.e-gis.org, is the basis for eGIS+ in the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP). Ten partners from six European countries; Bulgaria, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Portugal participated in E-GIS. During the project period a study program, 100 % Internet based, corresponding to a one year full time study was implemented – resulting in eight course modules that were developed and tested out during the project. GIS – Geographical Information Systems – is a computer-based tool for handling and analysing digital map data to which are connected attribute data (spatially dependent phenomena), for statistical treatment – such as resource- and environmental planning, transport logistics, registration of archaeological findings etc. The main objectives of the E-GIS project was to establish a co-operation between European Universities and GIS user organisations and to develop modularised courses intended for Internet based learning. A heavy evaluation task was performed, based on digital questionnaires and interviews. eGIS+ is a pilot project, within the Leonardo Program “Transfer of Innovation”. The objectives of the project are to develop results from the previous E-GIS project. The aim is targeting a broader range of GIS user groups, test out new Learning Management System (LMS) and different media development software, translate course material into partner languages, create a larger variety of duration of course modules (modules from just few minutes duration, without credits, up to 10 ECTS) and create flexibility to a larger extent. During the new eGIS+ eight countries are involved with totally 11 partners. The duration of the project is two years (2007-2009).
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- Ossiannilsson, Ebba, et al.
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eGIS+, Flexible Learning Models within Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Vocational Training
- 2008
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In: [Host publication title missing]. ; , s. 1-11
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A successful previous project E-GIS (Leonardo da Vinci programme) was implemented during 2002-2006. The objectives were to establish co-operation between European Universities and GIS users and to develop modularised courses intended for flexible learning. Ten partners from six European countries (BU, LT, NO, NL, PT, SE) participated. During the project a study program, 100 % Internet based, corresponding to one year full time study was implemented – resulting in eight course modules which were developed and tested during the project. An evaluation was performed, based on digital questionnaires and interviews with users. GIS – Geographical Information Systems – is a computer-based tool for handling and analysing digital map data to which are connected attribute data (spatially dependent phenomena), for statistical treatment – such as resource - and environmental planning, transport logistics, registration of archaeological findings etc. The objectives of eGIS+ (2007-2009) in the Lifelong Learning Programme are to develop results from the previous E-GIS project, www.e-gis.org, and to target a broader range of GIS user groups, test new LMS and different media soft ware, translate course material into partner languages, create a variety of duration of course modules (modules from just a few minutes duration, without credits, up to 10 ECTS), and to create flexibility to a larger extent. In eGIS+ the partnership is extended to totally 8 countries and 10 partners. Expected results will be to create awareness about GIS applications and usability to a higher extent and to spread the GIS knowledge to broader audiences. Many people nowadays, use GIS applications in daily life unconsciously.
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- Ossiannilsson, Ebba, et al.
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Geographical Information Systems (GIS) - from Daily use to Professional Training and Master Courses
- 2009
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In: Innovations 2009, the iNEER Special Volume. ; Vol 2009, s. 149-161
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)abstract
- GIS competence is increasing and GIS applications are nowadays used in nearly every area of society. In the perspectives of lifelong learning the needs for GIS knowledge vary widely among target groups depending on previous knowledge, interests, profession, language, age, ability, economic resources and employability. GIS allows us to view, understand, interpret, request, and visualize data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns and trends in the form of maps, globes, charts and reports. Geography plays a role in nearly every decision we make. For the future there are many issues such as: How can GIS competence development be accomplished at reasonable cost? How can groups with GIS competence needs be targeted, with flexibility in time and space? How can GIS courses be adapted to people who are employed or, for some reason, require high levels of flexibility in time, location and study pace? How can children and new groups be persuaded to become interested in GIS? These challenges have been addressed by the eGIS+ project (2007 – 2009), which is a pilot project within the Leonardo da Vinci Program (LdV). The eGIS+ partnership develops, disseminates and valorizes results from the former E-GIS project (2002 – 2006). E-GIS was most successful, and experience has suggested new possibilities and needs for satisfying even a broader range of interested user groups. eGIS+ aims to develop new applications and practical approaches for accomplishing information and competence development. www.e-gis.org is a web portal for GIS resources developed through eGIS+. Expected results will be to generate a better awareness of GIS applications and usability, and to spread GIS knowledge to wider audiences.
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- Ossiannilsson, Ebba, et al.
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Learning on Demand in GIS - Challenges for Employers and Universities
- 2009
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Summary – 200 words In education today, there is a paradigm shift with critical challenges for Universities to enhance innovation in teaching and learning. Knowledge and learning are critical issues for most companies and private and civil service organizations with today’s rapid changes in socio-economy and technology. The needs for competence development vary along a broad scale from short informal courses to formal educational programs at University level. Informal learning, micro-training and Open Educational Resources (OER) will transform ways of knowledge development and delivery for Universities. This paper deals with a European Project “eGIS+” (2007 – 2009), aiming at meeting these challenges. The project is supported by the Leonardo da Vinci Program, Lifelong Learning Program, and comprises ten partners from eight European countries. The project topic is on Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with objectives to develop course modules varying from a few minutes (information tasters), a few hours, a few days up to formal courses at Bachelor and Master levels. These can be taken separately or in turn from beginning to end. For the implementation and dissemination of the project and it’s results, the project web-portal, www.e-gis.org has been developed, applying Open Source LMS software, Social Web (Web2.0) and Open Educational Resources (OER). Short description – 60 words There are new challenges for universities in demands for competence updating in society due to rapid changes in socio-economy and technology. Competence needs vary from short informal courses up to formal Bachelor and Master level. This paper deals with a Leonardo da Vinci project, “eGIS+” www.e-gis.org aiming at meeting these new challenges concerning the theme of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
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- Ossiannilsson, Ebba, et al.
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The Needs for Microtraining, Learning objects and Open Educational Resources in GIS
- 2010
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In: INEER, Innovations2010. World Innovation in Engineering Education and Research.
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Book chapter (pop. science, debate, etc.)abstract
- With today’s rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are critical issues for private and civil service organizations. The needs for competence development range from short informal courses (without ECTS credits) to formal courses at university level (with ECTS credits). This article describes objectives and results of a Leonardo project, eGIS+ that developed and implemented course modules with a variety of complexity and duration in order to satisfy complex patterns of needs for competence development and training. The main objectives of the project eGIS+ (2007 – 2009) (Leonardo da Vinci, LdV pilot project, under the Lifelong Learning Program, LLP, “Transfer of Innovation”, ToI), was to establish co-operation between European Universities and GIS user organisations and to develop modularised courses intended for Internet based learning. Another objective was to establish communication links within the partnership in the project and to disseminate and share “best practises” in different educational situations and for different target groups. The ideas were to spread the knowledge and understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to a broad range of people in society, targeting groups such as teachers and pupils in primary and secondary schools (K-12), students and researchers within higher education, employees in private- and civil service organisations and public in general. eGIS+ is based on results, experiences and further developments, from a previous Leonardo project E-GIS (2002 – 2006). As the target groups are highly diverse, content, software, media presentations etc. was adapted to cultural and language differences within the partnership. All educational materials are available at www.e‐gis.org, free of charge as open resources. The aims within the project was to create awareness of GIS and cover GIS competence needs at a variety of levels in Europe through course modules that ties up with each other from very short informal modules with open content up to high level Master GIS programs.
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- Ossiannilsson, Ebba, et al.
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Two Leonardo Pilot Projects-Developing Internet Based Learning Programs within Geographical Information Systems (GIS), ICEE2008
- 2008
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In: [Host publication title missing]. ; , s. 1-7
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Under the Leonardo da Vinci – Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) – there is a sub-programme, Transfer of Innovation (ToI). ToI is funding projects which further develop previous project outcomes. This paper deals with a new pilot project under ToI, eGIS+, which has received funding for two years (2007 – 2009). eGIS+ further develop a previous pilot project, E-GIS (European Level Developments of Flexible Learning Models within Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Vocational training), which was successfully implemented 2002 -2006. GIS, Geographical Information Systems, is a computer –based tool for handling and analysing digital map data to which are connected attribute data (spatially dependent phenomena), for statistical treatment – such as resource- and environmental planning, transport logistics, registration of archaelogical findings etc. There are great needs for competence development within GIS in society. The main aim of the E-GIS was to establish a co-operation between European Universities and GIS user organisations in order to develop modularised courses inteded for Internet based learning. The project outcomes were considered very successful. In the E-GIS project 10 partners from 6 European countries (Bulgaria, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Portugal) developed a study programme within Geographical Information Systems; resulting in 8 course modules for 100% Internet based learning, corresponding to one year full time study. The course outline were flexible in study pace (open start and end), study mode (online, CD ROM) and material format (text, video, audio and interactive tools) at individual choices. The objectives of eGIS+ are to target an even broader range of GIS user groups, to test new Learning Management Systems (LMS) and different software for development of course material, translate course material into partner languages, create a large variety of course modules of different duration (modules from just a few minutes duration, without credits, up to 10 ECTS) and to create flexibility to a larger extent. During the new eGIS+ project, 10 partners from 8 European countries are involved. All University partners from E-GIS joined again plus new partners from Greece and Poland. The project proposal was accepted and eGIS+ was born.
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- Ossiannilsson, Ebba, et al.
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Web 2.0 to Encourage Usability of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) in Society – the eGIS+ Project
- 2009
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In: Research, Reflections and Innovations in Integrating ICT in Education. - 9788469217900 - 9788469217887 ; 2, s. 1131-1135
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)abstract
- GIS applications are nowadays used in nearly every area of society and the need for GIS competence is therefore increasing over all. Micro-training and open educational resources are important concepts to reach new target groups, not least from a higher education perspective. The use of Web 2.0 creates possibilities for a more user friendly approach and for broader outreach. The eGIS+ project addresses the question of how to capture the interest of children and new groups for GIS and to offer GIS competence with a high level of flexibility in time, space and study pace.
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- Sponberg, Hilding, et al.
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E-GIS; European Level Developments of Flexible Learning Models Within Geographical Information Science (GIS) For Vocational Training
- 2003
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In: [Host publication title missing].
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- E-GIS is a Leonardo pilot project, within Geographical Information Science (GIS), to be implemented over a three year period, 2002-05. The main objectives of the project is to establish co-operation between European Universities and GIS user organisations and to develop modularised courses intended for Internet based learning, establish links of communications between the partners in the project in order to disseminate and share “best practises” in different teaching situations and for different types of students. The course modules to be developed, all together, will constitute a one-year programme within GIS. This project mainly targets full time students, private and civil service employees within the EU but also similar categories in non-EU countries. The course modules are supposed to be flexible both in time and in “tempo”. However, synchronous group models will also be considered. The outcomes of the project will be high level content, new net-based pedagogic method suited for accessing target groups of great diversity as regards pedagogic traditions, access to computers and bandwidth. Cooperation between the institutions will, certainly, give higher level courses than the individual institutions could possibly themselves.
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- Sponberg, Hilding, et al.
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European GIS Course Developments-Partner expectations, experiences and results in the E-GIS Project
- 2006
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Reports (other academic/artistic)abstract
- The E-GIS project partnership comprised 10 partners (universities, organisations and private bodies) from 6 European countries; Bulgaria, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Sweden. The E-GIS project was initiated in order to: • Establish competent nettworks between universities and private bodies for cooperation on an European level within the GIS area – both for this project and for future cooperation. • Share best practice for developing and implementing high level GIS courses for target groups in Europe - and also in developing countries. • Contribute to competence development among international GIS user organisations. Eight course modules, comprising a one year study (67.5 ECTS), were developed and tested, as free-of-charge courses, on a number of European students, campus students and employees – and a number of non-European students. The great number of both categories of students, who applied for participation in the test courses, demonstrated that the anticipated need for this type of courses was correct. After a comprehensive evaluation, we now possess valuable knowledge and experiences on how to develop further both pedagogic and administrative issues – and consider this Leonardo Pilot Project as very successful.
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